The board exists to advise QS on any aspect of university rankings, including the methods used to produce them, possible new rankings, and the effect and impact of rankings around the world.

It is convened by Martin Ince, a British Science and Education Journalist who has been involved in the QS Rankings since 2004. He was formerly deputy editor of the Times Higher Education Supplement and advises universities in Europe and Asia on rankings issues.

Its other members include:

Luc Beaudoin, Associate Provost for Internationalisation and Associate Professor of Russian, University of Denver, United States

Angel Calderon, Principal Advisor on Planning and Research at RMIT University, Australia